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Brownville, Neb. – As Cooper Nuclear Station (CNS) approaches its refueling outage, the local area can expect an influx of approximately 900 supplemental workers with specialized skills to support site operations.

Many of these workers will be seeking temporary accommodations. CNS and NPPD host websites to inform these workers of area rental information for houses, apartments, hotels, and available guest rooms.

Required information includes a description of the rental, rates, amenities, address, contact information, and any miscellaneous information, such as no smoking.

The majority of supplemental personnel will arrive August through October to support Cooper’s outage this fall.

During a refueling outage, nuclear power plants stop producing power in order to remove the used fuel and replace it with new. Outages typically last 30-60 days and provide opportunities for nuclear facilities to perform necessary maintenance that cannot be done while the plant is online.

Cooper Nuclear Station is located three miles southeast of Brownville, Neb., near the Missouri River. It is owned and operated by the Nebraska Public Power District, with headquarters in Columbus, Neb.